The First Sunday of Advent – November 30, 2008
THE R EADINGS FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 TH THE 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT ARE:
Is. 40: 1-5
2Pt. 3: 8-14
Mk. 1: 1-8
Please Pray for
Sunday, November 30, 2008
8:00 Robert Caniff
10:00 Adelaide Trigg
Noon Julia & John Mansfield
5:30 Chuck Coemon
Monday, December 1, 2008
12:15 Anna Lynch
5:30 William O’Connell
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
12:15 Thomas Cosgrove
5:30 Mary Ann & Arlene
Bowdring
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
12:15 Gerard Moynihan
5:30 Emily & Daniel Sullivan
Friday, December 5, 2008
12:15 Agnes Murphy
5:30 Steve Vatcher
Saturday, December 6, 2008
9:00 George Engdhal
4:00 Walter Bari
Thursday, December 4, 2008
12:15 Nancy Joyce (Recovery)
5:30 Kristin Sweet Driscoll
ADVENT TAIZE PRAYER
Invest Some Time in Your Prayer Life! – We are preparing another season of Advent
Taize Prayer for the four Monday nights in Advent at 7:15 pm in the Upper Church, starting
December 1st. Mark your calendars now!
What is Taize Prayer? Taize Prayer is a quiet, simple way of prayer designed for people of all
Christian traditions. These meditative candle lit services include simple chants sung repeatedly, rich
silence and prayers of praise and intercession.
Fr. Bob has decided to bring the curtain down on this beloved Christmas tradition that celebrates the true
meaning of Christmas through the ages. We want to honor the years of joy and laughter A Dancer’s
Christmas has brought to so many – and – we want to honor and thank Fr. Bob for expressing his creative
spirit and faith through dance.
Hold December 20th, 7:30 PM! Everyone is invited to attend St. Ignatius Night at A Dancer’s Christmas and
enjoy our annual reception après show at 130 Beacon Street. Order tickets now through the Robsham Theater
Arts Center at Boston College - 617 – 552 – 4002. Be sure to tell the Box Office you are part of the St. Ignatius
Night Party.
PERFORMANCES
December 13th -14th and 20th -21st
Saturday, December 13th and 20th at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 14th and 21st at 3:00 pm
$30 Adults – $20 Seniors/Students - $15 Children
$75 Family Special (2 adults, 2 children) - Group rates available
Dear Parishioners,
This Sunday marks the advent of another liturgical year. It is a "new year" in the life of the Church and
our parish. With all the challenging world and local news that confront us on a daily basis, my hope is
that we can take comfort in the promise of our God to be with us. My hope and prayer is that God's spirit
will guide us in ways that help us to continue to respond to the mission of love and service we have been
given.
I believe that this is a time when we need a very special connection with our community of faith and with
our God who reveals himself so powerfully and beautifully in this Advent season. I invite you to join us
for prayer on Monday evenings at 7:15 in the upper church. This sung prayer in the Taize style will invite
us into a profound stillness and silence that I am sure will benefit each of us in these turbulent times.
In addition to our Taize prayer and our Eucharistic liturgies, there are many opportunities to engage in
faith sharing and reflection on the Scriptures of the Advent season. I sincerely hope you will take some
time from your holiday preparations to prepare your own heart and soul for the special gifts of this
Advent and Christmas season.
May this New Year be filled with God's blessings!
Fr. Bob
PARISHIONER WELCOMING TEA – SUNDAY, DEC 7, at 4 P.M.
Have you joined the parish in the last year? Have you been a registered parishioner for a
while but would like an opportunity to meet and get to know other parishioners? All
parishioners are invited to a welcoming tea on Sunday, December 7th at 4 p .m. . Please note
that the tea will be held in the Jesuit Residence at 130 Beacon St, Chestnut Hill. This will be a
wonderful opportunity to get to know some of your fellow parishioners, clergy and parish staff in an
informal setting. Light refreshments will be provided, and children are welcome. Please RSVP to the
rectory at 617-552-6102 or by email to Ignatius@bc.edu by Monday, December 1st.
PARISH FINANCIAL RESULTS
The 2009 annual parish support program, The Pledge for the Greater Glory, is now under way. The goal
of the annual support program is to have every parishioner pledge his/her contribution to the parish for
the 2009 calendar year. Contributions via this program are used to cover the operating expenses of the
parish, including staff salaries and benefits, utilities, and the cost of our liturgies, including musicians.
You should have recently received a letter from Father Bob regarding the program. If you need a Pledge
form, they are available at the back of the church and online at http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/prs/stign/.
Our financial performance since the beginning of our fiscal year in July 2008 is summarized below. We
ask that you continue to support the parish, and increase your support if possible, to help us cover what
we expect will be much higher operating costs over the remainder of 2008 and into 2009.
JULY THRU SEPT 2008
Operating Income
Operating Expense
Operating Surplus
$280,243
$235,563
$44,680
LITURGY LECTURE SERIES
Mark Your Calendars! On Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:15 pm in the Lannon Chapel, Thomas Burke (Tom
the Cantor), Doctoral candidate in Systematic Theology at Boston College, will present “The Eucharistic
Prrayer – Become What You Receive: The Pledge and Promise of the Church’s Central Prayer.” All are
welcome!
Signs and Symbols of the Season
This Advent, the readings invite us to find that which is hidden within us as we
journey through this season, from darkness into the light of Christmas. You will
see various signs and symbols throughout the Church, which reflect that journey.
The first of these is the Advent Wreath.
The symbolism of the Advent Wreath is beautiful. The wreath is made of evergreens,
signifying continuous life and the circle itself, which has no beginning or end, symbolizes the
eternity of god, the immortality of the soul and the everlasting life found in Christ. Four
candles, representing the weeks of advent, rest within this circle: three violet ones,
representing the good works undertaken during the season, and one rose, to signify the joy of
the midpoint of Advent, when our preparation for the coming of Christ is halfway through.
The progressive lighting of the candles symbolizes the expectation and hope surrounding Our
Lord’s first coming into the world and the anticipation of his return.
We encourage you to bring this powerful symbol to your home, setting up your own Advent
wreath at home and using it to reflect on the season, to let it help you bring light into your
home.
From the Art & Environment Committee
JAMAICA HELLO!
Once again this year, we are planning a parish
trip to Jamaica to work with our sister parish, St.
Anne’s. The dates are January 18th – 26th.
Parishioners are responsible for their airfare and
the cost of food and lodging. If you are
interested in finding out more about the trip,
there will be an informational meeting next
Sunday, December 7th after the 10:00 am Mass.
COME AWAY FOR THE WEEKEND
This coming winter, St. Ignatius will be
offering a women’s retreat at the Sacred
Hearts Retreat Center in Wareham. Women
of all ages are invited to a weekend away from
3pm on Friday, February 20 through lunch on
Sunday, February 22, 2009. Unlike the parish
retreats, this retreat will not be silent, and will
feature opportunities to relax, rest, pray, and
talk with other women about life’s
experiences. The cost of the weekend is $145
per participant and includes lodging and all
meals. To register for this retreat, please
email Amy Chapman at chapmaab@bc.edu or
call 617.552.6103. A deposit of $50 is
required.
BOOK DISCUSSION
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On Sunday, December 21 at 11:15 am, there will be a discussion of Elizabeth Johnson’s Quest for the
Living God in the Rectory Living Room. If you missed the previous discussions of this fascinating book,
or want further discussion, please feel free to join us.
MINISTERIO PARA LA COMUNIDAD LATINA EN SAN IGNACIODE LOYOLA
MINISTRY FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY AT ST. IGNATIUS: La Misa en Espanol: Cada
Domingo en la Capilla Lannon a las 12:00. Estamos invitando a los miembros de la
comunidad Latina a organizar grupos de oración, grupos de compartimientos de la Fe y
estudios biblicos inmediatamente despues de la Fé y liturgia.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, Nov. 30th
Monday, Dec. 1
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Tuesday, Dec 2nd
Wed., Dec. 3
rd
Friday, Dec. 4th
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
4:30 pm
Advent Taize Prayer – Upper Church
7:15 pm
Lecture on “The Eucharistic Prayer” –Lannon Chapel
7:15 pm
Children’s Carol Choir – Choir Room
Parish Choir Rehearsal – Friary Roon
Young Adult Discussion Group – Rectory 2nd fl.
4: 30 pm
7:15 pm
7:30 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:45 pm
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
SHATTUCK HOLIDAY MEAL Our holiday outreach to the Guests at
Shattuck Shelter will be on Sunday, December 7th. Materials for food
donations and sign-ups for kitchen prep and serving are on the Outreach table. This
will be your last chance to sign on for food.
CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE The ornaments are on the tree and yours for the
taking! Please be sure to stop at the tree in the gathering space and select as
many ornaments as you would like. Also, please pick up the sheet with return
procedures .
ST. COLUMBKILLE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS
BAZAAR will be held on Saturday,
December 6th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at
the school, 25 Arlington Street, Brighton.
There are many attractions, including:
Hand decorated wreaths; Cookie Room;
Children’s Room; Flea Market/Gift
Shop/Full lunch menu; Class Christmas
Baskets; Silent Auction and Raffles,
prizes include: Red Sox Tickets and
Airline Tickets.
25TH ANNUAL LIGHTING SERVICE OF THE
PIETA AT ST. THERESA OF AVILA, WEST
ROXBURY will be held on Wednesday,
December 3rd in remembering all dearly
loved children of any age, who have
died. Bishop John Dooher will gather
with parents to honor the lives of our
precious children. We will all come
together in prayer, song and support as
we light a candle in memory of each
child. The service begins at 7:00 pm at
St. Theresa, 2078 Centre Street, West
Roxbury. It will be followed by a
reception in the church hall for
refreshments and sharing.
All are
welcome!
For further information or directions,
please call Barbara Waters 1-508-3846663.
ST.
JOHN’S
SEMINARY
SCHOOLS
presents its Annual Christmas Festival
of Lessons and Carols on Saturday,
December 6th at 7:30 pm and a repeat
performance on Sunday, December 7th at
3:00 pm. The concerts will take place in
the Seminary Chapel, 127 Lake Street,
Brighton. The performances are free
and all are welcome.
For more
information,
call
617-254-261
CHURCH OF SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA
28 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE – CHESTNUT HILL, MA., 02467
PHONE 617-552-6100
FAX: 617-552-6101
E-MAIL IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
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THE PARISH STAFF
REV. ROBERT F. VEREECKE, SJ, PASTOR
REV. KENNETH G. LOFTUS, SJ, ASSOCIATE
REV. JOHN ALLAN LOFTUS, SJ, ASSOCIATE
CAP TEAM MEMBER (CHAIR)
REV. JAMES F. MORGAN, SJ, EMERITUS
FRVEREEC@BC.EDU
LOFTUSKE@BC.EDU
JA.LOFTUS@BC.EDU
MICHAEL BURGO, DIR. OF MUSIC MINISTRY
TIMOTHY ZIMMERMAN, ASSOCIATE DIR.
OF MUSIC / ORGANIST
SR. DIANE VALLERIO, OSF, DIR. OF OUTREACH
AMY CHAPMAN, FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR
GERARD SLOAN, FAITH FORMATION STAFF
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADM. ASSISTANT
WALTER FOTHERGILL, FACILITIES MANAGER
BURGO@BC.EDU
617-552-6108
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU 617-552-6114
SHEILA BARNETT
KATHY MAHER
CAP TEAM MEMBER
CAP TEAM MEMBER
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
VALLERIO@BC.EDU 617-552-6107
CHAPMAAB@BC.EDU 617-552-6103
SLOANG@BC.EDU
617-552-6105
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU 617-552-6117
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
617-552-6102
WALTER.FOTHERGILL 617-552-6119
@BC.EDU
SHEILA.BARNETT@GMAIL.COM
KSULLIVAN-MAHER@MILTONPS.ORG
THE CELEBRATION OF EUCHARIST
SUNDAY
UPPER CHURCH 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 NOON, 5:30 PM
LOWER CHURCH (Sept.-June) 10:00 AM, FAMILY LITURGY.
12:00 MISA EN ESPANOL EN LA CAPILLA LANNON
WEEKDAY LOWER CHURCH 12:15 PM - 5:30 PM
SATURDAY LOWER CHURCH 9:00 AM, UPPER CHURCH 4:00 PM (Vigil)
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - FRIDAY, 12:45 – 5:00 PM
THE SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM
Adults are baptized at the Easter Vigil as part of the Rites of Christian Initiation for
Adults. Infant and child baptisms are by arrangement.
FIRST EUCHARIST
Preparation occurs in Grade 2 and includes classes, retreat and home instruction.
CONFIRMATION
Our Confirmation program begins in the 9th grade. Students are confirmed in the
Spring of the 10th grade. Young adults who have been catechized but are not yet
confirmed should contact the rectory for an alternative program.
MATRIMONY
Must be registered as a parishioner six months prior to beginning Marriage
arrangements.
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 3:15 - 3:45 PM Upper Church or by arrangement
ANOINTING OF THE SICK by arrangement